recall information
Recall number
REC-000301
PRA number
2017/16259
Campaign number
16S38
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Ford
Model
FOCUS
Year range
2011 - 2015
Affected units
42,948
Identifying features
see attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Certain vehicles under particular environmental conditions may ingest excessive levels of dust, which may block the carbon canister during a purge cycle. This could cause the fuel tank to reach vacuum levels that exceed design limits.
What are the hazards?
If this condition is not corrected, the fuel tank may crack, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a fire.
What should consumers do?
Ford will write to owners of affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact their local Ford dealership for an inspection and rectification.
For further information contact any authorised Ford dealer or the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on toll-free 1800 503 672.
For further information contact any authorised Ford dealer or the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on toll-free 1800 503 672.
Supplier details
Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Ford Authorised Dealership
Contact phone
1800 503 672
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
